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Dr. David Wendell Bearl, MD, MA is an oncologist in Nashville, TN specializing in oncology (cancer care) and pediatric cardiology. He graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2011 and has 13 years of experience. Dr. David Wendell Bearl, MD, MA is affiliated with Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt.
2200 Childrens Way
Nashville, TN 37232
37 Sandstone Circle Suite 100
Jackson, TN 38305
Heart Problems
The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.
Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.
Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.
Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.
Dr. David Wendell Bearl, MD, MA graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2011. He completed residency at University of Nebraska Medical Center. He is certified by the Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology - American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Tennessee.
Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School (2011)
Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center (2014)
Board Certification: Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology - American Board of Pediatrics (2014)
Licensed In: Tennessee
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David Wendell Bearl, MD, MA. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Medtronic Vascular, Inc. |
$840
HeartWare HVAD $840 |
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Abbott Laboratories |
$605
HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Dev $174 |
HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Device $161 |
CentriMag $160 |
CardioMEMS HF System $111 |
St. Jude Medical, Inc. |
$111
$111 |
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ABIOMED |
$37
Impella $37 |
Food and Beverage | $817 |
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Travel and Lodging | $665 |
Education | $111 |
Dr. David Bearl is a specialist in pediatric cardiology and oncology (cancer care). He works in Nashville, TN and Jackson, TN. His areas of clinical interest consist of heart transplant, congenital heart disease, and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. After completing medical school at the University of Minnesota Medical School, Dr. Bearl performed his residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. In addition to English, he speaks Spanish. He is affiliated with Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt.